The Student Health Clinic is staffed by Robbie Langdon, the Clinic Coordinator, Ginia Tutt, Administrative Assistant, and our Nurse Practitioner, Zorina Pina-Hauan.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) is a registered nurse (R.N.) who has completed a graduate degree and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including both acute and chronic illnesses. The core philosophy of an N.P. is individualized care, making prevention, wellness, and patient education priorities. N.P.'s maintain close working relationships with collaborating physicians and other health care professionals as needed. Nurse Practitioners provide a broad range of health care services such as:
- Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations ( e.g. annuals and sports)
- Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, infections, and injuries
- Diagnosing, treating, and monitoring chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, asthma, allergies)
- Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, x-rays, EKGs)
- Prescribing medications
- Providing referrals
- Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options
- Providing health care maintenance
The Medical Director of Callaway Physicians, Dr. James Stevermer, provides collaborative and back-up coverage for our nurse practitioner.
The Clinic offers students unlimited clinic visits for acute and minor illnesses, minor injuries, sports physicals, allergy injections, well-woman exams, and the management of chronic illnesses. It also provides some in-office laboratory services. At-cost charges for laboratory services are for tests that must be sent to an outside lab facility. Should a student need care beyond the scope of the on-site clinic (e.g., x-rays and pharmaceuticals) the student will be responsible for these charges.
For appointments or more information, please e-mail Robbie Langdon.
Benefits of an On-Campus Student Health Clinic
Convenience- Health care is provided right here on campus and provided by staff interested and concerned about your needs.
Economy- Most of your health care needs free paid for by a portion of your semester billing. Those services not covered will be charged to you at our cost.
Quality- Services are provided by a Nurse Practitioner with years of health care experience. Callaway Physicians will provide backup care with a convenient office location nearby.
Individual Attention- Our staff provides care for students, not the entire community. Thus, we have the health of Westminster students as our top priority.
Location and Hours
On the lower level of Westminster Hall, located within Counseling & Health Services.
Hours vary daily. Call x5361 for times.
Listed below are a few of the many services provided for free under the Student Health Fee
- All exams provided by our Nurse Practitioner
- STD Screening exams**
- Wellness exams
- Starter doses of over-the-counter remedies
- Immunizations (those required by the State Health Department)
- Urine tests in clinic
- Anemia tests
- Administration of Allergy Injections
- Blood sugar tests
- Pregnancy tests
- Sports Physicals
- Smoking cessation exams
**Services that require lab test(s) to be sent to an outside lab will require a lab fee.
Insurance
Westminster College has contracted with Summit America of Kansas City, MO to provide health insurance coverage for both our International and Domestic students. Information on the Student Health Insurance plans can also be obtained at our website, http://www.westminster-
mo.edu/studentlife/chs/Pages/StudentHealthInsurance.aspx for Domestic Students and http://www.westminster-
mo.edu/admissions/international/Pages/HealthInsurance.aspx for International Students.
For general health info, check out these websites:
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis at www.mayohealth.org
American College Health Association at www.acha.org
American Academy of Family Practice Physicians at www.familydoctor.org
Columbia University's Health Education Program (Go Ask Alice!) at www.alice.columbia.edu
4collegewomen.org is an online portal to health information created for college students by college students.